Catamaran Trips in Cape Verde: The 8 Best Sailings

1.All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $81Our pick

Sail Sal’s west coast aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade for four hours of swimming, snorkeling, fishing, snacks, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and live Cape Verdean music. Guides including Alina, Rony, Kenni, Keila, Bellany, and Willy help create a friendly, lively trip. Choose a family sailing or adults-only departure.

“It was fun, friendly, comfortable & interesting, had a GREAT day! Thank you”

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2.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 349 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join Cape Verde Sailing for a calm three-hour catamaran cruise from Santa Maria or Bikini Beach. You’ll sail with a small group, enjoy snacks and drinks, and stop once for swimming or snorkeling. Crew members such as Daisy, Wesley, Marcio, Jair, and Anna are known for friendly service, with dolphins, turtles, and flying fish possible but never promised.

“Loved the relaxed atmosphere, snorkelling could be better, could have dropped us where Jesus was to see that as no fish. Apart from that, so relaxing and amazing. Thank you :)”

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3.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $71Top rated

Sail from Palmeira to Murdeira aboard the SODADE catamaran for about four hours. You’ll have hotel pickup, open beer, wine, and soft drinks, snacks, music, a swimming stop, and masks for optional snorkeling. Crew members including Alina, Rony, and Lucy are known for keeping the return sail lively.

“Transfert de l’hôtel au bateau parfait à l’heure rien à dire. Équipage au TOP vraiment INCROYABLE, très serviable avec le sourire. Beau paysage avec la possibilité de se baigner, pêcher, tuba et masque à dispo. On ne ressent pas le mal de mer car le catamaran est grand. Retour sur le port en musique et en dansant ce qui anime la demie journée Petit bémol : les « meilleures places » sur le bateau sont prises et plus possibilité d’y accéder après . Et je trouve que le buffet était un peu limite pas assez de choses à manger et trop rapide mais sinon c’était super top je recommande”

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4.Catamaran Half Day – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $68Best value

Sail from Santa Maria along Sal’s southwest coast aboard a catamaran limited to 14 people. You can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and watch for dolphins, turtles, whales, and flying fish while Daisy, Wesley, or another crew member serves drinks, local snacks, and plenty of friendly help.

“Great boat, crew and place. Much more than I expected! Hope to see you again for a much longer trip!”

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5.Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $79

Set sail from Palmeira for a four-hour adults-only afternoon near Sal. You’ll cruise toward Murdeira Bay and Monte Leão, with beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, live entertainment, snorkeling gear, fishing gear, and a floating pool when conditions allow. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Fantastic experience, the crew lead the party. Dancing, drinking snorkeling and fishing. On time pickup with great vibes from start to finish.”

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6.Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Sail Sal’s west coast for four hours on a new adults-only catamaran, with hotel pickup, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, cava, music, and a swim near Monte Leão. Maria helps set the relaxed tone, while the crew handles the details. Bring sunscreen, swimwear, and shoes for the transfer.

“esperienza da 5 stelle ma mi sento costretta a darne 4 in quanto le informazioni riguardo al servizio di transfer erano carenti. siamo stati informati tempestivamente del luogo e orario di pick up ma non ci è stato detto chi sarebbe passato o come avremmo a riconoscere il transfer. per fortuna all’ultimo secondo abbiamo chiesto informazioni ad un pullman che era li scoprendo che avremmo dovuto prendere proprio quel pullman. ci teniamo inoltre a precisare che con largo anticipo abbiamo provato a contattare sia via chat che chiamando direttamente ma non abbiamo mai ricevuto risposta. speriamo venga presa come critica costruttiva.”

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7.Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · from $68

Spend three hours aboard Lucy, a sailing yacht limited to eight people, along Sal’s southwest coast. You can swim, sunbathe, and snorkel when sea conditions allow, with snacks, an open bar, Wi-Fi, and equipment included. Crew members such as Ricardo, Bruno, Daniel, and Reuben have been praised for friendly, attentive service, though wildlife sightings and calm water are never guaranteed.

“We’ve changed the boat to catamaran sailing (same provider) and no regret it at all. Capitan Ricardo make you feel very welcomed from first to last second of the trip. Fantastic experience either for those who want chill out on board, or have good fun and swim. We didn’t expect that it will be so amazing. Recommend it. No doubt.”

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8.Full day Sailing yacht – Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $150

Spend about 6.5 hours aboard Lucy, a comfortable sailing yacht from Santa Maria. With no more than 8 people, you’ll sail Sal’s southwest coast, enjoy lunch, snacks, an open bar, WiFi, and optional snorkeling. Wildlife may include dolphins, turtles, flying fish, rays, or whales.

“Journée magique !… des dizaines de dauphins… un équipage adorable et aux petits soins…. Très bon repas Un bémol, cela manque d’explications pour tirer la chasse d’eau dans les toilettes”

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